Nothing has launched its first over-ear headphones, the Headphone (1), alongside the new Nothing Phone (3).
The Headphone (1) features Nothing’s signature transparent design and square-shaped earcups. Inside are 40mm dynamic drivers, tuned in collaboration with British audio company KEF, offering a wide sound range from 20Hz to 40kHz. The headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified and support spatial audio with head tracking.
For noise control, the Headphone (1) includes adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 42dB, along with a transparency mode that lets in outside sound when needed. It uses six microphones, three on each side, for clearer calls and better noise filtering.
It connects via Bluetooth 5.3 and supports popular audio codecs like AAC, SBC, and LDAC. The headphones also support dual-device pairing, USB-C audio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. They’re rated IP52 for basic dust and water resistance.
Physical controls include a roller, paddle, and customizable button for adjusting volume, switching modes, or activating voice assistants. These can be personalized through the Nothing X app.
Battery life is a major highlight. Users can get up to 80 hours of playback with ANC off (using AAC), 54 hours with LDAC, and around 30–35 hours with ANC on. A quick 5-minute charge gives up to 5 hours of use. Full charging takes about two hours via USB-C.
The Nothing Headphone (1) is priced at $299 (around ₱16,800). It will be available in the Philippines soon through Digital Walker. Local pricing and release details are expected to follow.
